JOSHUA JENNINGS
State of Illinois
Arlington Heights,IL
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Corporate security professional with five years of physical security experience, including global security operations supporting 120+ facilities. Experienced in emergency response coordination, security personnel training, operational oversight, incident investigations, and SOP development. Regularly entrusted with independent weekend GSOC operations, supporting newer personnel, reviewing operational work, and coordinating critical incidents with corporate leadership, law enforcement, and on-site security teams.
Work History
Global Security Operations Specialist
3 Years 6 Months- Provided informal shift leadership during weekend staffing shortages, training and onboarding new security operators, answering procedural questions, reviewing completed work, and supporting continuous and reliable shift coverage.
- Monitored security, fire, and life-safety systems across 120+ global facilities, utilizing Lenel OnGuard, Milestone XProtect, and intelligence resources to assess alarms, identify threats, and coordinate incident response.
- Supported investigations into multimillion-dollar material thefts across two corporate facilities, collaborating with on-site security teams and coordinating directly with law enforcement during a subsequent attempted theft to protect company assets.
- Monitored geopolitical developments, civil unrest, severe weather, and emerging security threats, coordinating with international employees and corporate security leadership to support global personnel safety and business continuity.
- Coordinated response to a severe tornado threat at a distribution facility, using OnSolve to send emergency notifications to approximately 600 employees and communicating with on-site security and leadership.
- Supported international travel risk management using Travel Tracker to monitor employee flight statuses, travel itineraries, weather disruptions, and regional security conditions, coordinating with corporate security managers to address emerging risks.
- Communicated critical security information to executive leadership, corporate security managers, law enforcement, and internal stakeholders, facilitating timely incident notifications, escalations, and coordinated emergency responses.
- Triaged security incidents and system alarms through telephone, email, surveillance systems, and intelligence resources; prepared comprehensive incident reports, maintained accurate documentation, and coordinated corrective actions with security teams and vendors.
- Independently initiated and coordinated building evacuation procedures during a fire alarm activation, executing emergency response protocols and supporting personnel safety without direct supervisory oversight.
Caregiver
7 Years- Provide hands-on personal care and mobility assistance in a long-term caregiving role
- Facilitated safe transfers in and out of bed, wheelchairs, and vehicles to enhance patient mobility
- Support wheelchair mobility, ambulation, fall prevention, and safe patient handling
Security Officer
2 Years- Monitored CCTV, alarm systems, radio communication, and access-control points to identify and respond to security concerns.
- Conducted security patrols, verified credentials, and maintained secure facility access in accordance with established procedures.
- Coordinated with site leadership, law enforcement, and emergency personnel during incidents while maintaining accurate reports and documentation.
- Completed reports and supported daily security operations to maintain security standards
Education
Associate of Science
- Dean's List Spring 2026
- President's List Fall 2025
- Phi Theta Kappa Member
- GPA: 3.86
Skills
Security Operations Center (SOC) Monitoring
Lenel OnGuard Access Control Systems
Security Incident Reporting & Documentation
Alarm Monitoring & Threat Assessment
Critical Incident Communication & Escalation
SOP Development & Process Improvement
Incident Response & Emergency Management
Milestone XProtect Video Management System
Security Personnel Training & Onboarding
Physical Security & Access Control
Security Protocols & Risk Mitigation
Cross Functional Teamwork & Collaboration
Certification
Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC)
Timeline
Global Security Operations Specialist
Zebra Technologies
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Security Officer
CDW
12.2020 - 12.2022Read More
Caregiver
State of Illinois
11.2019 - CurrentRead More
Harper College
Associate of Science
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